Sony S2100 vs Sony W380

Let's look closer at the Sony S2100 versus Sony W380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the S2100 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was announced at a similar time to the W380 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S2100 scores against the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are available at Sony S2100 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony S2100 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sony S2100 versus Sony W380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S2100 against the W380.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2100 and W380 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2100 and W380.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W380 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively.